In a world where metal’s creativity is limited only by the relative close mindedness of it’s new found fanbase, there are a select few bands who defy stereotypes by flying in the face of what is expected of them. Scale the Summit, one such act who recognizes no stereotype, embarks on a new journey when [...]

Becoming the Archetype is part of a fresh breed of extreme metal popping up America that is truly pushing the proverbial envelope about what is fresh and edgy. Taking the best parts of metalcore, the extremity of death metal, and the melodies of electronic music, this new breed following in the footsteps of all too [...]

The following is a non-exclusive interview with the Japanese break out avant garde band, Boris. Their American label, Southern Lord, conducted the interview, but we have been given access to publish it. Note, this is only a portion of a rather large write up, so if you wish to read the interview in it’s entirety, [...]

Riding a newfound wave of success with their traditional thrash sound, Warbringer has every intention of busting heads and being successful en route. Being uncompromising with their sound is what is bringing out the fans in droves to experience this renewed flavor of metal that hasn’t been popular in America for over a decade, and [...]

With no hesitance in combining pop chords and heavy breakdowns, Know Lyfe is a band that has all the makings to become a mainstream success beyond the metal circuit. However, for now, the band is content in riding a newfound wave of success and appreciation from a national audience. I was given the opportunity to [...]

For every band that makes it into the national spotlight, there are dozens who continue to work their asses off to make this dream come true. Anyone band who has ever tried and played music knows the struggle it takes to make even a small name for yourself, but for the metal bands, its especially [...]

Representing some of Europe’s finest musicians, namely Martin van Drunen on vocals (Pestilence, Bolt Thrower, Asphyx), Paul Bayens (Thanatos, Cremation, Asphyx) and Stephan Gebedi (Thanatos, Legion) on guitars, Theo van Eekelen on bass (Thanatos, Houwitser), and finally Ed Warby on drums (Ayreon, Elegy, After Forever, Lana Lane), relative newcomers (in name at least) Hail of [...]

Recently, I came across a video on the Underground Video Podcast through itunes which definitely caught my attention. The flashy video was cool, the style of music something that was not especially original or profound, but what caught my attention was the vocals of one Alexis Brown, who combines death growls with some very soulful [...]

ARGH! Hear Ye readers of the fine AMR, feast yer beady eyes on this here interview with the masters of scurvy n thrash, Swashbuckle!
*ahem* Alright, I won’t embarrass myself anymore. Seriously, I got the opportunity to interview Admiral Nobeard, front man and bass player of Swashbuckle, a band that is leading the charge for the [...]

Metal is often described as music for rebellious youth from those who don’t understand it, but as most metalheads know, metal goes beyond simple youthful angst. Metal is a powerful musical identity with so much energy and originality, that people from all ages find themselves listening to it. I mention this, because one band from [...]